How to configure an APN on LG X2

Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can’t connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If that is the case, It’s likely because of the APN seted up on your LG X2. So we made the decision to draft this post to fix this issue. We will 1st observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your LG X2. Finally, we will see in which situations you should change the APN on the LG X2.



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What is an APN

The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your LG X2 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can so prevent your LG X2 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How to set up an APN on your LG X2

If you’d like to set up an APN on your LG X2, you will need to go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and finally Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you have to click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You will then access a form that you will need to fill in with the data of your operator. One example is, if you are at Vodafone , you must find the Vodafone APN data on the net and copy it into the form. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You must repeat twice the operation on your LG X2. In fact, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your LG X2?

Typically, you don’t automatically need to set up an APN on your LG X2 as this is usually done automatically. However, there are a few circumstances that need the configuration of an APN on your LG X2. This is for example the case if you bought your used LG X2 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This may also be the case if you are traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.